Niche (en. Niche)

/niʃ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Space or fitted corner.

She placed a plant in the designated niche.

Elle a placé une plante dans la niche prévue à cet effet.

Specific market position or segment where a company specializes.

This company has found its niche in selling organic products.

Cette société a trouvé sa niche dans la vente de produits bio.

Field or specialty where a person excels.

He found his niche as a science fiction writer.

Il a trouvé sa niche en tant qu'écrivain de science-fiction.

From Latin 'nidus', which means 'nest'.

ecological niche

Specific zone with unique living characteristics.

niche écologique

find one’s niche

Identify the area where one excels or feels comfortable.

trouver sa niche

nest

Place where birds or other animals reside.

nid

sector

Part of an activity or economy.

secteur

A quiet place or hiding spot.

He has niches everywhere he can rest.

Il a des niches partout où il peut se reposer.

A rare field of expertise.

For some, being in this niche is very lucrative.

Pour certains, être dans cette niche est très lucratif.